A new study reveals that teenagers who consume a high-protein breakfast are more likely to make healthier food choices throughout the day, highlighting the importance of balanced morning meals for this age group. Teenagers who eat breakfast, especially a breakfast…
A groundbreaking study led by Pennington Biomedical Research Center demonstrates that delivering family-based behavioural treatment through local doctors can effectively reduce childhood obesity, offering a practical solution for communities facing structural health disparities. A long-running child obesity trial led in…
Health experts express concern over decreasing rates of folic acid supplement use before pregnancy in England, highlighting the need for improved public health campaigns and support ahead of mandatory flour fortification from December 2026. Health experts are warning that England’s…
A recent study on young rats reveals that early exposure to dairy proteins influences gut bacterial diversity and body composition, yet offers limited protection against the metabolic impacts of a high-fat, high-sugar diet, highlighting the complex interplay between diet, microbiome,…
A community-based study in north-west Ethiopia reveals ongoing clinical vitamin A deficiency among preschoolers, highlighting age-related risks and missed opportunities for postnatal nutrition interventions. Clinical vitamin A deficiency remains a public health concern among preschool children in Finote Selam Town…
A Swiss study reveals that children with cystic fibrosis on Trikafta experience rapid weight gain closely associated with decreasing inflammation, providing new insights into the therapy’s benefits over time. In children with cystic fibrosis taking Trikafta, weight gain appears to…
Despite its crucial role in brain development and learning, iron deficiency in children often goes unnoticed, with experts highlighting gaps in dietary intake and the need for early intervention. Iron deficiency in children remains a problem that parents often miss,…
When parents live across state lines, custody arrangements require detailed planning and understanding of jurisdictional rules, highlighting the importance of a comprehensive parenting plan and legal clarity to protect children’s best interests. When parents live in different states, child custody…
As scammers increasingly utilise AI to craft convincing messages and profiles, new consumer guidance highlights the importance of robust detection tools and cautious online behaviour to combat evolving romance and seller scams. AI-generated messages and images are making romance scams…
Experts in Bali highlight the critical importance of early nutrition and gut health, with new approaches to allergy management and iron deficiency aiming to optimise child development within the first two years of life. Children’s health in the first 1,000…
A large randomized trial in Malawi reveals that giving routine iron supplements to infants in malaria-endemic areas does not improve cognitive, language or motor development, even with malaria prevention measures in place. Routine iron supplements given to infants in malaria-endemic…
Emerging studies reinforce that inherited biology plays a significant role in obesity, but environmental factors can mitigate genetic risk, challenging the notion of personal failure as the sole cause. Obesity is not simply a matter of personal discipline. A growing…
